Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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